Miroslav Kraljević (14 December 1885 – 16 April 1913) was a Croatian painter, printmaker and sculptor, active in the yet to be part of the 20th century. He is one of the founders of avant-garde art in Croatia.
Kraljević studied painting in Vienna and Munich at the prestigious Academy of Arts along taking into consideration Oskar Herman, Vladimir Becić and Josip Račić. This action of Croatian artists were progressive called the Munich Circle, known for their influence upon modern art in Croatia. After Munich, Kraljević spent mature in the family home at Požega, and then in Paris where he produced his best work. He died in Zagreb in April 1913, aged 27, from tuberculosis.
Miroslav Kraljević painted in many oscillate styles, including Impressionism, Pointillism and Expressionism. He after that became known for his drawings of grotesque or erotic characters, in a similar way to Aubrey Beardsley, and for his sculptures. Working in a variety of media, he used almost all painting and drawing technique in his portraits, figures, still lifes, animals and landscapes. His graphics used etching and woodcut, and sculptures were created in clay, plaster and bronze.
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